Material Inv.Control/Tool Crib Attendant

Ascent Aerospace, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Inventory Control and Tool Crib Attendant to manage and oversee tool inventory and ensure quality control in a dynamic aerospace environment. This role involves issuing, receiving, and storing tools while maintaining accurate records and performing regular inspections. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that tools are ready for use and that the inventory is properly managed. If you have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a hands-on environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related area is preferred.
• Must understand software development principles and have mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the use and organization of tools in the crib.
• Perform regular inventory checks and order new tools as needed.
• Inspect tools for wear or defects before and after use.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proactive attitude

Software development principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Santa Ana, CA, USA Req #478

Friday, March 14, 2025

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Material Inventory Control and Tool Crib Attendant issues, receives, and stores hand tools and other equipment. Keeps an inventory and records of tools, inspects tools and equipment for wear or defects, and orders new equipment when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Oversee the use, quality, and organization of tools in the crib
• Ensure that employees sign out for tools they are using
• Regularly inspects tools, including before they go out and when they return
• Perform regular inventory to ensure tools are not missing
• Properly care for tools and equipment in the crib and ensure they are ready for use when needed
• May lubricate tools, perform grinding, or sharpening tools when needed
• Responsible for ensuring new tools are ordered when necessary.
• Maintains Invar inventory and participates in audits
• Orders and controls all shop tools, materials, and hardware used in Santa Ana facility
• Performs monthly close outs for inventory and receiving and assists with unloading of trucks
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Mechanical skills; understanding truck loading and unloading
• Understand software development principles
• Have some knowledge of Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location
• Proactive attitude and ability to anticipate the completion of required items
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fork lift and crane skills
• Safety training

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional local travel may be required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

ABOUT US

Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent works with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.